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Children in Metro DC Area

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The Washington DC Metropolitan Area Wednesday's Child program is part of a unique public-private partnership between the Freddie Mac Foundation, NBC4 and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

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Visit the Wednesday's Child page on the NBC4 website and click on the child's picture to watch the feature.

Interested in Adopting a Wednesday's Child?
1) Click on Interest Form at the top of any page.
2) Fill out the online form.
3) Submit the form.
4) Visit our Resources page for answers to many questions pertaining to adopting a child through the Wednesday's Child program.

Air Days and Times
Wednesday's Child airs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area on WNBC4 with news anchor Barbara Harrison:

Wednesdays on News4 @ 5 pm
Thursdays on News4 @ 11 am
Sundays on News4 @ 9 am

To learn more about adopting Washington, DC Metropolitan area children, visit these sites:
Maryland Adoption Resource Exchange
Virginia Department of Social Services
Washington, DC Child and Family Services

Marvin

Marvin is an amazing kid! He is a self-proclaimed "fashionista" who is quirky and cool.

  • Jul 2000
  • 12
  • Caucasian

Jeremy

Jeremy is very well-rounded. While he is a sociable young man who can carry on a conversation and is inquisitive by nature, Jeremy also enjoys his quiet time -- reading novels alone.

  • Jul 1996
  • 16
  • Caucasian

Tony B.

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. With Tony, his eyes are the windows to his feelings and the best way to reach his heart.

  • Jan 1996
  • 17
  • African American

Shanell

Shanell has not given up hope for a family, and her optimism is one of her most attractive qualities! This dimpled beauty loves to express herself creatively too!

  • Dec 1996
  • 16
  • African American

Christopher

With his smiling face and sense of humor, Christopher brings sunshine to all that he encounters. He loves to greet you with a smile and a loving joke.

  • Feb 1995
  • 18
  • African American

Lilliana

Lilliana is an attractive, young woman with beautiful brown eyes. She has many strengths including the ability to recognize familiar names, voices and people.

  • Feb 1993
  • 20
  • Multi

Alex

Alex is very charming! His outgoing witty personality is second only to his intelligence.

  • Oct 1997
  • 15
  • Hispanic

Isaiah

To look into Isaiah’s eyes is to see the true spark of a curious and investigative soul.

  • Jan 2002
  • 11
  • African American

Darrell

Darrell and Raenelle are a fun-loving sibling pair hoping for a permanent family.

Darrell is a handsome fellow. He has an outgoing personality, and pretty easy to strike up a conversation with.

  • Oct 1999
  • 13
  • African American
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Raenelle

Raenelle and Darrell are a fun-loving sibling pair hoping for a permanent family.

  • Sep 2000
  • 12
  • African American
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